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Man Utd injury blow! World Cup Golden Boot winner Hinata Miyazawa suffers fractured ankle on Japan international duty

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The 24-year-old was injured while playing for Japan against Brazil earlier this month, forcing her to miss both of United's WSL game this month. The club confirmed the Miyazawa has undergone successful surgery and has begun working on her rehabilitation with support of the club's medical team.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Manchester United posted on X: "We can today confirm that while on international duty, midfielder Hinata Miyazawa suffered a fractured ankle. Your United family will be here to support you every step of the way, Hini."<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ℹ️ We can today confirm that while on international duty, midfielder, <a href="https://twitter.com/hinata_1509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Hinata_1509</a> suffered a fractured ankle. Your United family will be here to support you every step of the way, Hini ❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUWomen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUWomen</a>— Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtdWomen/status/1737126015824969964?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2023</a></blockquote>
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WHAT MANCHESTER UNITED SAID

Replying to fans via Instagram stories, Miyazawa said: "I will come back stronger. I will do my best to show you my play as soon as possible."<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltdf8b5ff5ecc9162e/Miyazawa.jpg?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltdf8b5ff5ecc9162e/Miyazawa.jpg?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltdf8b5ff5ecc9162e/Miyazawa.jpg?format=jpg" alt="Miyazawa" data-source="Instagram" data-copyright="Instagram" data-portal-copyright="Instagram" perform:prop="uuid:bltdf8b5ff5ecc9162e;width:1282;height:2108"></picture>

WHAT HINATA MIYAZAWA SAID

It's a disappointing end to a spectacular year for Miyazawa whose stellar performances driving from midfield at this summer's World Cup won her the Golden Boot with five goals and clinched a dream move to United.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

While there's never an ideal time to pick up an injury, Miyazawa can at least console herself that it has come during the WSL winter break, meaning she's likely to miss much fewer games than normal and be fit and raring to go again when the season begins to reach the business end.

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED AND HINATA MIYAZAWA?

Man Utd injury blow! World Cup Golden Boot winner Hinata Miyazawa suffers fractured ankle on Japan international duty | Goal.com

Manchester United have been dealt a major blow with the news that midfielder Hinata Miyazawa suffered a fractured ankle while on international duty.